Solutions Engineer – Federal

Cisco

. Serve as primary technical authority, trusted advisor, and pre-sales architecture lead for designated U.S.

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $218,600 - $286,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and validating multi-tier network and security architectures aligned with federal compliance standards, including Zero Trust and FedRAMP. Proven ability to lead pre-sales architecture efforts and educate federal teams on advanced technologies such as Infrastructure-as-Code and telemetry frameworks.

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Pre-Sales Architecture ExpertiseCisco Certification (CCNP/CCIE)Enterprise Route/Switch and SD-WANZero Trust Solutions ProficiencyFederal Acquisition Framework Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Network Architecture DesignSecurity Architecture ValidationInfrastructure-as-CodeREST APIsPython ToolingBGPOSPFEVPN/VXLANCisco Integrated SecurityTelemetry Frameworks

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingTechnical LeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Cisco Catalyst 9000Cisco Nexus 9000 NX-OSCisco Catalyst 8000 SD-WANCisco ThousandEyesSplunkCisco Secure Firewall/FTDDuo SecurityUmbrellaSASE/SSE

Certifications & Qualifications

CCNP EnterpriseCCNP SecurityCCIE

Industry Keywords

U.S. Federal Civilian AgenciesOMB M-22-09NIST SP 800-53FedRAMPPublic Trust ClearanceSecret ClearanceSEWPGSAFIPS 140-3Post-Quantum Cryptography

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as primary technical authority, trusted advisor, and pre-sales architecture lead for designated U.S. Federal Civilian Agencies
Build relationships with agency CIOs, CISOs, and lead architects
Design, validate, and defend end-to-end multi-tier network and security architectures
Ensure architectures align with OMB M-22-09 Zero Trust, NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, and post-quantum cryptography readiness requirements
Lead hands-on Proof of Value trials, live demonstrations, and competitive architectural bake-offs
Author technical specifications, architectural diagrams, and compliance matrices for federal RFIs, RFPs, and task orders
Partner with Federal Account Executives on deal strategy across GSA, SEWP, and agency-specific contract vehicles
Educate federal engineering teams on Infrastructure-as-Code, REST APIs, Python tooling, and telemetry frameworks
Advance Day-0 to Day-2 operational efficiency and federal mission modernization

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of related technical pre-sales, systems engineering, or senior enterprise consulting experience supporting complex network architectures
Active professional- or expert-level Cisco certification in good standing: CCNP Enterprise/Security or CCIE
Hands-on pre-sales architecture expertise across Enterprise Route/Switch and SD-WAN, including Catalyst 9000, Nexus 9000 NX-OS, Catalyst 8000 SD-WAN, BGP, OSPF, and EVPN/VXLAN
Proficiency in Cisco Integrated Security and Zero Trust solutions, including ISE, Secure Firewall/FTD, Duo Security, Umbrella, and SASE/SSE
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust or Secret clearance
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline preferred, or equivalent practical experience
Active CCIE preferred
Direct experience supporting U.S. Federal Civilian Government Agencies preferred
Knowledge of federal acquisition frameworks including SEWP and GSA preferred
Experience with Cisco ThousandEyes, Splunk, and Catalyst Center preferred
Understanding of FedRAMP High/Moderate, FIPS 140-3, and OMB M-22-09 preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid birthday day off
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid personal wellness days
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles
Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans